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Forget the television commercials that try to reduce August: Osage County to either some madcap romp or some cheery family comedy. This film is dark. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tracy Letts, who adapted his script for this big screen version, the black humor of the play does not necessarily translate on screen. Instead, it feels like a bleak downward spiral of a family so full of bitterness and resentment, it’s on the verge of implosion.
As directed by John Wells, the film version of August: Osage County may not feel like a fun movie, but it’s a terrific study of a family on the brink. As he steers the drama to slow-burning heights, anger both repressed and unchecked coil around each other like two boa constrictors trying to consume the other. The lengthy conversations swell to epic confrontations that are a sight to behold.
The cast offer up sincere performances that take the story to another arena that’s more heartbreak than humorous. Violet (Meryl Streep) first appears on screen with short-cropped gray, scraggly hair, chain smoking while both cursing and sweet-talking her husband (Sam Shepard) in a drunken stupor as he attempts to hire service aide Johnna (Misty Upham). “Are you an injun?” Violet asks her.
Violet is an old time "casual racist." But she also has mouth cancer and a habit of abusing pain killers. She seems constantly on the edge of boiling over. She can’t seem to bear her proximity to the end while everyone else watches. Hell hath no fury like a narcissist on the edge of death.
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The target of much of her anger falls on, but is not limited to, her three daughters. She treats eldest Barbara (Julia Roberts) as a threatening equal (dad’s favorite), Ivy (Julianne Nicholson) with passive-aggressive disdain and the youngest, Karen (Juliette Lewis), with mean, outright insignificance. It’s such a varied pallet of abuse that it would be decadent if it didn’t come off as so cruel. All actresses hold their own, feeding off Streep and the rich script, which offers up one skeleton after another in the family’s history of unresolved issues.
Streep’s work in August: Osage County could be among the best of her many great performances. She plays an unlikable, often cruel character, which is all the more reason to appreciate how she can turn the angry, abusive matriarch into a sympathetic woman. In the end, your heart will break for what she knows have been missteps in raising a family. Too egotistical a wretch to rise above her failures for a kind word, she seems to clash with her own zealous pride, which gradually unravels through the course of the film.
Wells, who comes to this film — his second feature — after directing several episodes for the Showtime dysfunctional family series Shameless, also seems inspired by the source material. He dresses up the mise-en-scene appropriately. The film’s washed out browns and yellows capture the rotting malaise of a family barreling toward disintegration. The music is moving in parts, if somewhat manipulative. This is an emotional roller-coaster of a film.
Ultimately, as it’s based on a play, August: Osage County is about performances. Wells gives the actors plenty of room to tear into the material, even if it fails to rise to the play’s black comedy. But who cares if August: Osage County does not necessarily pull that off? It instead offers a rather twisted, morose family drama that features some of the year’s best acting turns.
3.5/5
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Every family has its holiday traditions, and celebrities are no different. But since they're richer, more famous, and more prone to ridiculous and over-the-top behavior than the rest of us are, their traditions are probably a lot more exciting. After all, who wouldn't want to spend the afternoon gossiping over eggnog with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler or see what elaborate Christmas presents Jay Z and Beyonce have bought for Blue Ivy? It's got to be better than watching your own relatives hit the carton too hard after they've opened whatever last minute gifts your aunt picked up at the airport on her way in.
But what would it really be like to spend the holidays with your favorite celebrity? Would there be tons of glamorous parties? Probably. How about expensive gifts? You bet. And what about the hot cocoa? Even the rich and famous aren't immune to its warm, chocolatey goodness. In order to help you get through the holidays this year, we've come up with what we think some of the biggest celebrities are doing for Christmas this year, along with the perfect gift to earn yourself a spot on their Christmas card list.
Justin BieberHoliday traditions: Bieber probably throws a massive party every year, although his "Christmas" party doesn't tend to differ too much from any of the numerous other parties he throws throughout the year. However, in an attempt to be festive, he would wear an all-white ensemble that he would accent with red sunglasses and sneakers, and he would recruit someone to make a dubstep remix of his Christmas album, which he would play as the party's soundtrack. At some point in the night, he would probably have a bit too much to drink, and then he would drunk-dial Selena Gomez and leave her a voicemail of him singing "All I Want For Christmas Is You". Then, he would return home to his family for the actual holiday, where he would drink cocoa and watch Elf with his baby brother and sister in his pajamas, while his mother wraps the presents he brought home for everyone. At the end of the night, Bieber would make sure that there was plenty of milk and cookies left out for Santa; he would claim it was to preserve the illusion for his siblings, but let's be real. Bieber totally still believes in Santa. What he would give you: Sunglasses and sneakers. What he would get: Bieber probably wants some fancy chains or designer clothes, but we see the Biebs getting some footie pajamas this Christmas. Cool, grown-up footie pajamas, but footie pajamas nonetheless.
George ClooneyHoliday traditions: Clooney, being the sophisticated gentleman that he is, likely hosts a black tie affair at his home every year. Everything would be tastefully accented in gold, waiters would mill about with champagne and finger food, and all of the Academy voters who have been invited would have their every need catered to. After all of Clooney's A-List guests have finished their awards-season campaigning, Anne Hathaway — who has spent most of the evening hovering around the piano, waiting for someone to ask her to perform — would lead the guests in a sing along that would last about five songs too long. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon would get drunk, and spend much of the evening loudly declaring how much they love everyone at the party, before deciding to wrestle each other and knock over one of Clooney's impeccably decorated trees in the process. Meanwhile, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie would spend the whole party cornering innocent bystanders and forcing them to look through photos of their kids, and Leonardo DiCaprio would spend much of the night trying (and failing) to steal one of Clooney's Oscars. What he would give you: Clooney would make a donation to a charity in your name, but he would make a really big deal out of it. What he would get: He would say that, really, he doesn't want anything, because he already has so much, and he's running out of space for all of his exotic cars.
Lebron JamesHoliday traditions: As a professional basketball player, James spends a lot of time on the road, so for Christmas, he would just want to spend some time with his family and friends. He would spend a lot of time making his guests admire his Championship rings and the exact replicas he had made into tree ornaments so that he can decorate his Christmas tree with victory. Then, James and his teammates Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh would settle in with their kids to bond and play some board games. Unfortunately, with three NBA players, everything would get too competitive, and the kids would wander off to play video games while James, Wade, and Bosh get into a screaming match over Candyland, until one of them flips the game board in a rage. Then, after they calmed down, they would prank call Carmelo Anthony in order to tease him about the Knicks' current season. Finally, they would all settle down for a massive Christmas feast, after which James would wear the paper crown from his Christmas cracker for far too long, and insist that everyone call him "King James." What he would give you: Miami Heat jerseys for the whole family.What he would get: A festive sweatband to help hide his receding hairline all through the holidays.
Taylor SwiftHoliday traditions: Nobody does Christmas better than Taylor Swift; after all, she grew up on a Christmas tree farm. She would invite over a few friends for a Christmas tree decorating party, where the dress code would be either "ugly holiday sweater" or "blinding amounts of sparkle." From there, she would lead her guests in Christmas-themed arts and crafts, building elaborate gingerbread houses that replicated the most iconic scenes in Love, Actually, and serve up cookies so intricately decorated they would make Martha Stewart weep. Then, after a quick wardrobe change, she would lead everyone in some Christmas carols before everyone indulged in some homemade hot cocoa and then participated in a Secret Santa gift exchange. Finally, Swift would cap off the most idyllic Christmas get-together ever with a double feature of It's a Wonderful Life and White Christmas. Just be careful who you get caught under the mistletoe with, or you might end up as the inspiration for a song on her next album. What she would give you: Homemade jam or a scarf she knitted herself.What she would get: Cat ballet flats, red lipstick and lots and lots of glitter.
Kanye WestHoliday traditions: Though West might prefer not to take part in the annual Kardashian Family Khristmas Kard, he would send out one of his own that featured himself, Kim and baby North recreating the Nativity scene, and as one would expect, it would play Christmas songs that he re-wrote and recorded especially for this purpose. Then, outfitted in coordinating custom Givenchy outfits, the Kardashian-Wests would pay a quick visit to the rest of the Kardashians, where they would drop off unbelievably expensive presents tastefully wrapped in a color scheme of black and silver. Then, before they opened their own gifts at home, they would make sure to celebrate Yeezus, who, as we all know, is the real reason for the season. Finally, they would have over their good friends and the First Family of hip hop, Jay Z, Beyonce and Blue Ivy, and they would all enjoy a Christmas dinner catered by the finest vegan restaurants in the country before the men retired to the den to smoke cigars, drink some congac and congratulate each other on how beautiful their significant others are. What he would give you: A box set of all of his albums.What he would get: Kanye West would settle for nothing less than his own country.
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Embattled R&B star Chris Brown has been granted permission to leave his lockdown rehab centre in California for a few hours on Sunday (22Dec13) to co-host a charity toy drive. The Kiss Kiss hitmaker is currently enrolled in a court-ordered 90-day anger management treatment programme, but he will honour a scheduled appearance at this weekend's Xmas Toy Drive, organised by bosses at the Brooklyn Projects skateboard firm and Brown's clothing company, Black Pyramid.
His on/off girlfriend Karreuche Tran, who has helped create items for Black Pyramid, will also attend the Los Angeles event and collect unwrapped gifts for underprivileged kids, reports TMZ.com.
Brown was ordered to seek help for his temper troubles last month (Nov13) after the judge overseeing his probation learned that he had been kicked out of another rehab centre in Malibu for allegedly hurling a rock through his mother's car window.
The singer, who was placed on supervised release for his 2009 attack on then-girlfriend Rihanna, has since had his probation revoked after the judge ruled on Monday (16Dec13) that a misdemeanour assault charge relating to a recent fight in Washington, D.C. violated the terms of his freedom. He has pleaded not guilty to the count.
The court official refused to have Brown taken into custody in favour of the star continuing his anger management treatment, although he must return for another progress update in February (14).

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Frozen, the new animated film by Disney earns its charms the honest way: with smart writing and heartfelt performances. It's not an easy thing to pull off in an animated film, but when it works, it gives a digitally rendered 3D film a shimmer that allows it to stand above the other stuff effortlessly. Once again, Disney stands as the animation studio to beat come Oscar time, and it's well-earned.
The film is so loosely based on "The Snow Queen," a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, that the story only gets an "inspired by" credit, so comparisons are futile. This is a Disney princess story through and through (oh, the marketing possibilities with two new princesses for the price of one!). However, the sensitively drawn characters by screenwriter and co-director Jennifer Lee (Wreck-It Ralph) evoke a precious sympathy through humor and wit.
Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell) and older sister Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) grow up as inheritors to the kingdom of Arendelle, in a mythical version of Norway. Elsa, imbued with the ability to create ice and snow with the flick of a wrist, must hide her magical powers for fear of endangering the lives of loved ones and being revealed as a witch. She therefore stays shut in her room, her sister Anna left to yearn for their connection, as they come of age on their own. This sacrifice makes her a stranger to her younger sister.
When the time comes to coronate a new queen, Elsa must face her fear of trying to restrain her power while becoming the center of attention in the kingdom. Of course things go awry, and she unwittingly unleashes an eternal winter upon the kingdom. Elsa flees to the snowy mountains in the distance, and Anna chases after her with a guilty sense of responsibility. Along the way, Anna makes cautious friends with ice-harvesting Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his faithful reindeer Sven. Their necessary alliance inevitably grows into something more intimate in charming, hesitant steps.
Then there's Olaf (Josh Gad), a magical talking (and singing) snowman who's still trying to figure out his own existence and misguidedly pines for the romance of summer. The fact that he is loosely assembled from balls of snow that easily come apart will delight the kids. But the fact that almost everything he says, with brilliantly timed delivery by Gad, has a wry wit will delight the older fans of layered humor.
Aside from co-director Chris Buck (who also co-directed Disney's Tarzan), the filmmakers are a young group, and this brings a freshness to the Disney humor. Besides one disgusting reference to boogers that doubles as a potshot at men, the jokes forgo the base and easy gross-out humor and walk a precious line of relatable gawkiness and humility. The awkward self-awareness continues in the songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, whose lyrics walk a wide-ranging line, as they also rise to powerful emotional heights. Menzel does particularly strong work when handling the movie's single "Let It Go." Her voice glows with humanity and stirring ragged edges.
When a film like this can melt the cynicism from a writer like me, it deserves recognition. The stereoscopic 3D is as warm as you would expect from a Disney production. The textures of ice alone offer many fascinating visual moments. Frozen towers above any mainstream animated film released this year as far as quality of graphic and writing. The subtleties of its pace only somewhat comes undone toward the end, when the filmmakers get a little too caught up with action sequences and plot twists. But, by then you are ready to forgive any shortcomings, as Frozen has melted your heart.
4/5
A special mention is owed to the film’s opening 7-minute short, "Get A Horse!" At first, it seems like a long-lost slap-sticky 1930s-era Mickey Mouse cartoon. As a chase between Mickey and the vintage villain Peg-Leg Pete ensues, the characters burst through the screen in 3D, and the chase continues, weaving between olden times, hand-drawn black and white animation and stereoscopic 3D. Director Lauren MacMullan (The Simpsons) takes the set pieces to meta levels transforming the screen to not only an active player in the action but to surreal heights of perspective manipulation, celebrating 3D to pinnacles rarely achieved.
"Get A Horse!": 5/5
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With Parks and Recreation's annoying and surprising hiatus, the actors have had some time to mess around on Reddit. Last week, we had Aziz Ansari's AMA, and this week, his on-screen BFF Retta told Reddit to ask her anything. The actress is internet savvy and endlessly entertaining, and she seems to at least share her character's affinity for snappy answers and Twitter. If you like her answers to this AMA, check out her live tweets of her favorite shows, from Sherlock to Scandal.
The difference between herself and Donna: "I'm much goofier than Donna. Donna does not suffer fools and sometimes I do because I'm more polite."
The Parks and Rec cast member with the best butt: "I would have to say Chris Pratt, now that he's all buff and cock diesel."
Her favorite piece of classical music: "Vivaldi's Gloria."
On Fitz and Olivia from Scandal: "I can only say that the writing of that relationship is so well-done that I root for it, even though I know it's an adulterous relationship. The actors do such a good job, and Shonda and company did such a good job writing it, that I can't help but want them to be together even though I know it's f****d up that he's married."
Her comedic inspirations: "Chris Rock, Tina Fey, honestly right now I'm really into Mindy Kaling, Lena Dunham, Amy Poehler."
Her favorite characters from Orange is the New Black: "Hmm! I'm torn between Crazy Eyes and Tastee. Tastee makes me laugh at every turn, but Crazy Eyes has some depth that I'm dying to get to know about."
Whether the actor (Jim O'Heir) who plays Jerry on Parks and Rec is like his character: "Absolutely not. Jim is the most crass person, dirty-joke telling person I've ever met in my life. Jerry would blanch at anything Jim O'Heir says."
On the absence of Ann (Rashida Jones) on Parks and Rec: I think it will change the dynamic behind the scenes because Amy and Aubrey are so close to Rashida, and then obviously it will change onscreen in that Leslie doesn't have her best friend there so you will lose those interactions but I know the writers will find a way to fill that void. I do think they will come back for future episodes. I don't know but I wouldn't be mad if Idris Elba got added to the cast.
How she treats herself: "With mani-pedis, designer handbags, and online shopping."
The last time she treated herself: "Ha! It was Wednesday, and I bought myself the new Louis Vuitton black vernis Alma bag with the matching zippy wallet. I've been waiting six months for it to come in, and it finally came in. And I bought that bitch."
The Parks and Rec cast member who "can get it":"I can't think of my castmates in that fashion! They are family. But if I had to answer… Rob Lowe."
On BBC's Sherlock: "The Reichenbach Fall f****d me up. I'm dying to see how it's resolved. And I really, really need to know if he's dead or if he is showing up in Watson's imagination. And I love the show. Cumberbatch can get it."
Her favorite Parks and Rec episode: "Well the "Pawnee Rangers" episode. I particularly like the scene where Ben comes out in the Batman suit, because seeing Adam Scott in that Batman suit brought so much joy to every molecule in my body it was unreal."
On Aubrey Plaza: "She can be as awkward as she seems, but I think she does that because she loves to see people's response to it. But she is also a very sweet girl. And I think people would be surprised by that. I probably should not have told you."
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WENN/Chris JepsonThose eleven artists who will walk away from London's The Roundhouse empty-handed on Wednesday night shouldn't feel too disheartened as while the Mercury Prize remains arguably the most prestigious award in British music, it's by no means a guarantee for a long-lasting career. Indeed, although the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Dizzee Rascal and two-time winner PJ Harvey have only gone from strength to strength since picking up the £20,000 cheque, the history of the ceremony is littered with artists who disappeared off everyone's radar virtually the moment their name was read out. Here's a look at five forgotten recipients.Roni SizeInstrumental in drum 'n' bass' mainstream breakthrough, Roni Size's win over Radiohead's OK Computer and The Prodigy's The Fat Of The Land with his 1997 debut, New Forms, may have come as a shock but certainly wasn't undeserved. However, the dreadlocked producer then appeared to scurry back into the underground almost as quickly as he'd escaped from it. Talvin SinghArguably the most leftfield winner, Talvin Singh's re-interpretation of Indian classical music on 1999's OK beat the likes of Blur's 13 and The Chemical Brothers' Surrender to the prize. A William Orbit-esque career path appeared to await when Madonna recruited the tabla player for 2000's Music but his contribution only appeared as a Japanese bonus track and his subsequent releases sank without trace.Ms DynamiteHailed as the voice of her generation, Ms Dynamite's blend of hip-hop, R&amp;B and socially-conscious lyrics enamoured the judges enough to award her inventive debut, A Little Deeper, the prize back in 2002. However, preachy 2005 follow-up Judgement Days forgot to include any semblance of a tune, while her peace-loving reputation took a bit of a battering a year later when she pleaded guilty to punching a male police officer.KlaxonsThe leading figures of the mid-'00s nu-rave scene, The Klaxons triumphed over Amy Winehouse's Back To Black in 2007 with their trippy debut, Myths Of The Near Future. But originally rejected by their label for being too experimental, second album Surfing The Void was released to near total apathy in 2010.Speech DebellePerhaps the reason for the panel's play-it-safe approach in recent years, Speech Debelle was a virtual unknown before she was unexpectedly handed the prize ahead of Florence + The Machine and La Roux with 2009's Speech Therapy. Responsible for the lowest-selling Mercury Prize winning album ever (just 15,000 copies), she still remains a virtual unknown.
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The first look at Captain America: The Winter Soldier shows Marvel heading in a darker, grittier direction, which pits Cap (Chris Evans) against everything he thought he stood for. According to the official synopsis, Cap is just trying to lay low in Washington DC after the destruction of New York, but he finds himself embroiled in a major political conspiracy after he attempts to rescue a fellow S.H.I.E.L.D. member from attack. He then teams up with Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and The Falcon (Anthony Mackie), who is making his Marvel-film debut, in order to expose the conspiracy and fight off the Winter Soldier. The film also features Robert Redford as the new bad guy in Washington, and brings back fan favorite Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.
The most notable thing that the trailer reveals about the upcoming sequel is the film's much darker tone. This time, Cap isn't fighting aliens or criminal masterminds, but is instead taking on the U.S. government itself. It also appears that Marvel intends to continue its trend of exploring the more internal aspects of the characters, like when Iron Man 3 explored the PTSD that Tony struggled with following the attacks on New York. However, it looks like Cap will be struggling with his whole identity, as he grapples with the idea that everything he stands and fights for could actually be his enemy.
It would be impossible for Marvel to make the kind of film or send the kind of message that The Winter Soldier sends with any of the other Avengers. For one, Captain America has always been the most closely tied to reality, with both his in-world and real-world origins so entwined with World War II. Cap may fight aliens or criminal masterminds with the Avengers, but on his own, he leads soldiers in wars and goes head-to-head with dictators. He was created to be the embodiment of patriotism, fighting for freedom, democracy, and above all, America. However, the political climate of 2013 is vastly different than that of 1940, and so audiences might be less likely to accept a character who is so idealistic in terms of fighting for his country. In general, the country is much more skeptical and wary of the government and the idea of going to war, which causes a direct conflict with the character that Captain America was created to be.
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In order for Cap to hold up over time, he needs to evolve with society. It makes sense that he would need to reconcile the parts of himself that believes purely in the good of the country and the good of people with the skepticism that modern Americans have towards the government. Our perspective of "the enemy" has changed over time, and people are just as likely to view the people in Washington as enemies as they are to find enemies overseas. The shifting perspectives of our world and society affect the Marvel universe as well, and Cap is the most equipped to address those changes and concerns simply because of the connotations that come with being the superhero that represents America and its ideals. In addition, the fact that he spent several decades frozen in ice makes it easier to contrast the differences between then and now by showing Cap's struggle with them.
Superheroes were created as a form of wish-fulfillment that allows artists and readers to see the things that make them different as things that could potentially make them special. Captain America was created as a conscious counter to the rise of the Nazi party, and a way for Americans to fight back against fascism and have a say in the inevitable road to war. With several unsuccessful wars behind us, and a political divide in Washington powerful enough to bring the whole government to a halt, it's probably safe to assume that Americans don't feel as patriotic as they once did. Captain America couldn't be created with the same kind of success today, and though audiences may still identify with his version of truth and justice, it's important that they become slightly less intertwined with America as an institution in order to fulfill the more modern wishes of Captain America fans.
It's a risky move for Marvel to undertake a political thriller when, ostensibly, all audiences are expecting from them are explosions and physics-defying fight sequences. But if there's any time to take a risk it's now, when there's been such a surge in popularity that even Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is staying alive despite unfavorable reviews. There's no doubt that the film will do well at the box office, regardless of how realistic or relevant the character of Captain America feels, but it feels like Marvel has found the right time and character in order to make a statement with their movies.
Captain America 2: The Winter Solider hits theaters April 4.
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Parks and Recreation has settled back into its familiar groove, with Leslie's (Amy Poehler) struggle to keep her council seat serving as a nice framing device that informs the stories around the office. But no real forward momentum is achieved, primarily because the petty Councilman Jamm (Jon Glaser) ties her up in an obviously manufactured trial about an inappropriate tweet sent from the Parks Dept. Twitter.
For all the talk, we never get to see the offending picture... but it's not a full-on Anthony Weiner, just a racy snapshot of a pair of lips and an eggplant and the caption "See you tonight. Hope you like tongue baths, you big nasty fireman," which, as far as inappropriate tweets go, seems pretty tame. However, it didn't stop Leslie from being railroaded at every opportunity for her negligence by Jamm. Surprisingly, we get Donna (Retta) in a main plot this week, as she proved to be the offending tweet-er, and the trial uncovers some rude things she wrote about Leslie on her personal page. However, for some reason, the conflict between Leslie and Donna clears up through Chris (Rob Lowe), not via a confrontation between Leslie Donna. It would have been nice to see a little bit more of Leslie and Donna alone, since the season (and the show) has been a little Donna-starved, and Donna's frustration at Leslie being "annoying" was solved a bit too simply.
It also continues its parade of guest stars, with the appearance of Tatiana Maslany as Nadia, a doctor from Indianapolis looking to book a park with Tom (Aziz Ansari) and April (Aubrey Plaza). You'd think Tom would have more game after dating Jama Williamson, Natalie Morales, Rashida Jones, and even Jenny Slate as the crazy Mona-Lisa. But, instead, at the sight of Maslany he panics and immediately begins faking a British accent. Maslany is of course best known for her lingual flexibility on Orphan Black, so to see her baffled by Tom's attempt at being dapper (and then, of course, being forced to drop it) feels like a nice reference to that show while still grounding it in character. From there, Tom attempts bribery, stalling, and eventually, outright lying in hopes of charming Nadia, but in the end what wins her over is April's blunt assessment of why she should give him a chance: "You're way out of his league. There's literally no risk for you at all."
The ensemble feels a little light this week, but that may just be due to the lack of Ann and Andy, as almost every other character appears and had something to do. Ron (Nick Offerman) and Ben (Adam Scott) tackle the thrilling subject of estate planning, as we find out that Ron's will is a single sentance he wrote when he was eight (of course it is) and he now has an outrageous amount of money (of course he does). Eventually, Ben must convince Ron to file a real will in order to protect his children. While Ron's reluctant transformation into a family man is sweet, it's also becoming somewhat one-note already, and could be time to switch it up for the character. But if they keep adding great bits like the ongoing accountant/lawyer rivalry between Ben and his attorney, I'll still be laughing. Who knew lawyers hated puns so much?
Questions, Comments, and Concerns:-Ron, on making his first joke: "I don't care for it."-Tom's burgundy suit was pretty fly. Looks like now that Rent-A-Swag is defunct he's got all of those clothes to himself again. -The Anti-Leslie "Committee to Recall Leslie Knope" farting Knope dolls is kind of lame for a show that's this funny.-Leslie's idea to add question mark stickers to "Recall Knope" signs backfires when April gets ahold of them, making every sign around the town read like a hypothetical. Also great: she creates a question mark plastered fascinator in the shape of an exploding firework. -#BitchBoss is obviously an insult, while #BossBitch is a total compliment. #PsychoBoss probably most accurately describes Leslie.-Ron is confident that he will not die at the hand of an accountant, lawyer, or wild boar.-DJ Roomba lives!
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